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Shippers’ Council orders MSC to suspend new tariff amid tensions

Business Pointer Admin1 month ago1 month ago02 mins

By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has directed Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) to suspend the implementation of its newly introduced shipping tariff, as concerns mount within Nigeria’s maritime sector over the proposed charges. In a letter dated March 23, 2026, titled “Re: Suspension of Tariff Approval” with reference number MSC/RSD/M4/044/VOL/124, the Council instructed…

NSC urges dialogue as freight forwarders protest tariff hike

Business Pointer Admin2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

By Seun Ibiyemi The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Akutah Pius, has urged freight forwarders to embrace dialogue over industrial action in response to recent tariff increases, warning that prolonged disputes could harm Nigeria’s economy and disrupt trade. Akutah made the appeal on Thursday in Lagos while reacting to the picketing of…